Book Review: Think Again

 

Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know

If you'd like to know how to turn an argument with your spouse into a discussion and how better to see things from someone else's perspective, this is the book for you. In Think Again, the author offers a lot to think about.

When we disagree with someone we often try to persuade them to think the way we think or we attack their way of thinking. Grant explains four defenses we make when we disagree. Just understanding how we think helps us turn disputes into debates. He offers examples of the impact just reading others’ perspectives—pro, con and balanced—can have on people. Interesting.

Grant closes the book discussing how to rethink options. “Rethinking liberates us to do more than update our knowledge and opinions—it’s a tool for leading a more fulfilling life.”

This Random House publication includes extensive notes and an index and even comes in large print. I appreciated the charts and enjoyed the cartoons Grant included. It’s just a good read that might keep you from being stuck in a singular way of thinking, something we all need in this complex world.

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